Apple-Glazed Baby Carrots
By
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
5
No need for sticky brown sugar and high-fat butter; let the natural, sweet taste of the carrots shine through.
From American Diabetes Association.
From American Diabetes Association.
Ingredients
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3 cbaby carrots (about 1 1/2 8-oz bags)
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1 Tbsplemon juice
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1 Tbsplow-calorie margarine
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3 Tbspapple juice concentrate
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2/3 clow-fat low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tspcinnamon
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2 1-liter tspcornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
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1 Tbspwater
How to Make Apple-Glazed Baby Carrots
- In a steamer over 2 inches of boiling water, steam the carrots, covered, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the apple juice concentrate and cook until it melts. Add the broth and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
- Mix together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the skillet, lower the heat, and cook until thickened. Add the carrots and toss well to coat.
- Serving size: 1/2 cup.
Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Vegetable.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 61; Calories from Fat 12; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 77mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 7g; Protein 1g.
